Han Xuanji was in an excellent mood as his Sword Dao Realm finally achieved a Breakthrough.
The Shenxuan Sect Disciples also cautiously made their way outside the Daoqing Hall.
Han Xuanji stepped out of the Daoqing Hall.
At this moment, the Aura around him was calm and restrained, and the terrifying Sword Intent that could shake heaven and earth had long since vanished, as if he wasn't the one who had just caused the celestial phenomenon.
"Elder Han."
Heaven Jade Perfected Person was the first to step forward, asking cautiously, with lingering shock in his eyes.
"Just now… did you have a Breakthrough?"
Han Xuanji's current state didn't look like someone who had just experienced a Breakthrough at all.
"Yes, I've gained a little something."
Han Xuanji nodded slightly, his tone calm.
"Is… is that so…"
Heaven Jade Perfected Person's mouth twitched, and he forced a smile of understanding.
This "little something" almost scared them to death.
Just as Heaven Jade Perfected Person's mind was churning, two figures in the crowd behind him could no longer hold back.
Lu Fan was frantically winking at Han Xuanji, his handsome face almost twisted into a pretzel, silently mouthing:
"Brother Han… awesome, too awesome!"
This form of address was his last stubbornness.
Lin Potian, on the other hand, was much more direct.
This burly and straightforward Prodigy Body Cultivator completely ignored the awestruck gazes of the surrounding Elders and charged directly in front of Han Xuanji with a single stride.
He extended his large, fan-like hand, but halfway through, he stopped it abruptly in mid-air, resulting in an awkward "grabbing air" gesture.
He desperately wanted to express his "dissatisfaction" at being deceived.
Finally, Lin Potian made a wailing gesture, mixed with a look of grievance, his eyes carrying a hint of resentment.
"Senior Brother Han…"
"You hid it from me so miserably!"
Han Xuanji looked at the two lively characters before him—one as aggrieved as a two-hundred-pound child, the other fanning the flames and enjoying the show nearby—and a faint smile flickered in the depths of his eyes.
He deliberately straightened his face and asked Lin Potian in a serious tone, "When did I deceive you?"
"Tell me, what did I deceive you about?"
Lin Potian was stunned, scratching the back of his head, trying hard to recall:
"Uh… it seems… you didn't explicitly say…"
Because Han Xuanji disguised himself too well, although they had suspicions, they were only suspicions, and Han Xuanji never said that he was weak.
When invited to go out, he only replied that he didn't want to go, not that his strength was insufficient or that he didn't dare to go.
Scratching his head, Lin Potian said:
"Senior Brother Han, you told me before that you were just an Outer Sect Disciple. Look, are you an Outer Sect Disciple?"
"I really was an Outer Sect Disciple before."
Han Xuanji's tone was calm.
"Uh… really?"
Seeing that Han Xuanji didn't seem to be lying, Lin Potian's Aura weakened a bit.
"Would I lie to you?"
Han Xuanji spread his hands, looking innocent,
"I was in seclusion before, so I didn't display my cultivation. How can you say I 'hid' it from you? As for my cultivation…"
He paused, his gaze sweeping over the Elders and Disciples who were secretly listening with perked ears, finally settling back on Lin Potian, a barely perceptible curve at the corner of his lips,
"Junior Brother Lin, you never asked."
"Haha."
Lu Fan was the first to burst out laughing, then quickly covered his mouth.
"This… it seems so."
Lin Potian stood with his mouth open for a long time, unable to utter a single word.
That's right, he really didn't seem to have asked!
After all, Han Xuanji's cultivation had always been clearly displayed; his Foundation Establishment cultivation could be seen at a glance.
Was there a need to ask?
Seeing Lin Potian's frustrated and unrefutable expression, even serious Old Ancestors like Heaven Jade Perfected Person and Reverend Qinghe couldn't help but smile, and the tense atmosphere immediately lightened considerably.
"Alright."
Han Xuanji stopped teasing him and said solemnly, his gaze turning towards the Daoqing Hall.
"This Hall is where Green Lotus Sword Immortal preached the Dao, containing supreme Sword Dao principles, and multiple Legacies have appeared within it.
The sword marks on the mountain wall outside the Hall can all be used to comprehend Sword Intent.
Each Legacy depends on one's Opportunity.
Remember, act within your capabilities, do not force it, and certainly do not fight over it.
This place has many Restrictions; a slight carelessness could lead to the demise of even a Cultivator in the Tribulation Transcendence Realm."
Upon hearing this,
Everyone was first delighted, then nodded in agreement.
Han Xuanji's last sentence was not made up, because there were indeed many Restrictions hidden within this Qinglian Sword World. For example, in the Daoqing Hall, if one were to fight fiercely inside, there would definitely be severe consequences.
Lin Potian instantly threw his earlier grievances to the back of his mind, rubbing his fists, and said in a muffled voice:
"Senior Brother Han, don't worry. If anyone dares to cause trouble, I'll be the first to throw him out!"
As he spoke, he demonstratively shook his bronze-colored fist.
Immediately, the group dispersed, some wandering around trying to obtain Legacies, others meditating on Sword Intent, steadily improving without taking risks.
Han Xuanji naturally wouldn't act like a babysitter, protecting them at all times.
He also had his own things to do.
As an Immortal from the Upper Realm, Green Lotus Sword Immortal created this Small World, naturally leaving behind many Legacies and treasures.
But what Han Xuanji wanted to find was the core area.
Soon, Han Xuanji found the place with the densest Spiritual Qi in the entire Qinglian Sword World.
Such places are usually also areas rich in Dao rhyme.
…
In the back mountain of this Qinglian Dao Peak, there was a lake about ten miles wide. The lake water was crystal clear to the bottom, and a faint blue mist enveloped the surface of the lake. Taking a breath instantly made one feel refreshed.
Many green lotuses were planted in the lake, and deeper in the center of the lake sat an elegant bamboo pavilion.
Han Xuanji walked to the shore and surveyed the lake before him.
"If one enters without permission, it would likely be a death sentence."
He had already thoroughly examined the place with his Cave Void Divine Eye and discovered a powerful force hidden extremely deep within the lake, which ordinary Divine Sense could not detect at all.
If one were to enter unknowingly, the power would most likely be triggered, and even a Tribulation Transcendence Cultivator would meet their demise.
"It seems Green Lotus Sword Immortal also doesn't want anyone to disturb his peaceful cultivation."
Han Xuanji shook his head slightly.
However, this was only natural.
Moreover, the other party most likely left something very important inside.
Han Xuanji could feel a force blocking his further prying.
Even the third level of the Cave Void Divine Eye still couldn't penetrate it.
"If I forcefully break through, it's very possible that even I won't be able to escape… and it's very likely that I won't get the real treasure inside, or even offend this Green Lotus Sword Immortal."
Han Xuanji couldn't help but frown.
This fated person should not be him.
Such core Legacies are mostly prepared for "Children of Luck."
Just like the Myriad Stars Hall in the Azure Dragon Immortal Abode, if you don't have a star fate, you can't even enter. Trying to destroy the Hall door is even more of a pipe dream.
Who knows, the person who created these Legacies might still be alive.
Han Xuanji didn't want to ascend and immediately offend an Old Ancestor.
Furthermore, that person could be considered to have shown him kindness.
Of course.
Han Xuanji stated that he didn't need to be the fated person.
He wasn't greedy.
"System, how many stars is this Sign-in location?"
Han Xuanji asked curiously.
"This place is a five-star Sign-in location."
"!!!"
…
The next day.
The Sign-in count refreshed.
Han Xuanji silently chanted in his mind:
"System, Sign-in."